Lissu Case Sparks Constitutional Rights Battle
A constitutional petition involving opposition figure and Chadema National Chairman Tundu Lissu has placed renewed focus on the rights of detainees, legal representation and
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The Geopolitics Behind Tanzania’s US Health Deal
Tanzania’s decision to enter a five-year health partnership with the United States is rapidly becoming more than a bilateral agreement. Across diplomatic and public
Diamond, Zuchu Divorce Rocks East African Entertainment
The highly publicised separation between Tanzanian music power couple Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu has evolved beyond celebrity news, igniting widespread debate over wealth management,
Algeria’s Zanzibar Donation Revives Six Decades of African Solidarity
When an Algerian military aircraft touched down at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport carrying more than nine tonnes of educational equipment, it delivered far
Algeria Boosts Zanzibar Education With Over USD 600,000 In Educational Equipment
The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria has donated nine tonnes of educational equipment valued at more than USD 600,000 to Ahmed Ben Bella Secondary
Mbarawa Charts Bold New Future for TAZARA
The Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) into a modern and globally competitive railway, positioning it as
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Over 937 000 Students Pass Tanzania Primary Exams
More than 937,000 students, roughly 82 percent of those who sat this year’s Primary School Leaving Examination, have successfully passed, according to the latest announcement by Tanzania’s National Examinations Council. The results highlight a major milestone in the country’s education system, showing that
TMA Warns, Dodoma Heatwave Strains Residents
On November 5, residents of Dodoma felt the intensity of an unrelenting heatwave as the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) provided a detailed update on soaring temperatures and the ongoing dry spell affecting the city. Acting Director-General Dr. Ladislaus B. Chang’a explained that
Tourists Rediscover Tanzania’s Ancient Coastal Heritage Sites
Over 140 tourists from 13 different countries have flocked to the historic islands of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara in southern Tanzania, rekindling the global spotlight on the nation’s coastal treasures and their deep-rooted Swahili heritage. Situated in Kilwa District of Lindi
U.S. Air Travel Faces Major Flight Reductions Amid Shutdown
Air passengers across the United States are being warned to expect widespread delays and cancellations as the U.S. government shutdown continues to paralyze key sectors of transportation. U.S Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that, starting Friday morning, around 40 of the nation’s
South Sudan President Fires Finance Minister Again
South Sudan’s political landscape has once again been shaken after President Salva Kiir dismissed his Finance Minister, Athian Diing Athian, barely two months after appointing him. The decision, announced by the national broadcaster on November 3, 2025, marks yet another reshuffle in
Kenyan Activists Abduction Sparks Regional Human Rights Outcry
Human rights organisations have called on the Kenyan government to take immediate action after two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted in Uganda on October 1, 2025. According to reports, the activists remain missing, believed to be held in
EWURA Sets New Petrol, Diesel Price Limits
Tanzania’s Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced new retail price limits for petrol and diesel across mainland Tanzania, effective November 5, 2025. The move comes as authorities seek to stabilize fuel costs and ensure transparency in the petroleum sector.
Tanzanian Opposition Leader John Heche Faces Charges
After spending nearly two weeks in police custody, Tanzania’s opposition figure John Heche, the Vice Chairman of the Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), is expected to appear in court soon to face terror-related charges, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday night, November
Dr. Nchimbi Takes Office as Tanzania’s New Vice-President
Tanzania’s new Vice-President, Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, officially assumed office on November 4, 2025, at Ikulu Chamwino in Dodoma. The event marked a moment of national reflection and transition as Dr. Philip Mpango, his predecessor, handed over responsibilities after years of dedicated public